Holiday Gift Guide: 20 gifts for less than $20

Stephen Snyder’s guide to home brewing has been a standby for pros and amateurs alike since 1997. Besides offering 30 recipes in a variety of styles, “The Brew-Master’s Bible” digs deep into every aspect of brewing, from ingredients to techniques. —Chris DeVille

Though known more for java than jams, this eclectic cafe is home to a good selection of used vinyl, with decent-size doses of oddball country and ’70s folk. It’s reasonably priced, so you can grab a few records for less than $20. —John Ross

The coffee lover could always use another travel mug, but this isn’t just another travel mug. It earns the owner discounted fill-ups at Stauf’s and at Cup O’ Joe locations. The mugs are available in red, black, stainless steel and blue. —Jesse Tigges

This fun little book promises readers will “go viral in no time” if they use its suggested tweets. I wouldn’t recommend that, though. These sassy and laugh-out-loud suggestions for what to tweet at co-workers, spouses, famous people, etc. could get someone into some serious trouble. —Heather Gross

This holiday season, help someone be the host with the most — the most economical and adorable way to serve desserts or appetizers, that is. This serving set comes with six metal spoons, six shot glasses and a colorful glass tray. —John Ross

This luxurious line of body products offers many scent combinations that will make your gift-getter swoon, but we particularly love the basil and grape. It leaves skin smelling both fresh and romantic and feeling silky smooth. —Jackie Mantey

This music box by Kikkerland lets the owner create the music. It comes with a hole punch and a step-by-step manual to help you make the gadget play three different songs. Might I suggest Lil Jon’s masterpiece “Get Low”? —Heather Gross

Okay technically these aren’t under $20, but you can splurge one extra dollar for some great-smelling handmade candles. The Holiday Happiness and Hippie Mix (with cannabis scent) sets are pictured, but a large variety of four-fragrance sets are available. —Jesse Tigges

San Francisco design firm Gamago crafts memorable party accessories and must-have gadgets. Their four-shape cube tray will make your next glass of lemonade about five times more street. Sip that sizzurp in style! —John Ross

They’re tea bags, for a bathtub! There are four different flavors each named after the desired effect: Relax, Refresh, Clarity and Healing. Package them together to create a thoughtful gift set. —Heather Gross

This giant Campus bookstore is a great destination, even if you don’t need a new chem textbook. Among the abundant affordable gift ideas is this series of mugs, which features quotes that are inspirational, not irritating. —John Ross

Created by a local graphic designer, these super-cute prints make a room especially, ahem, cozy when framed. Other prints at this Powell locale feature imagery like the alphabet and jungle animals; a nice gift idea for the people on your shopping list who have young kids. —Jackie Mantey

Created by a local graphic designer, these super-cute prints make a room especially, ahem, cozy when framed. Other prints at this Powell locale feature imagery like the alphabet and jungle animals; a nice gift idea for the people on your shopping list who have young kids. —Jackie Mantey